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here's my take on tarps...I would rather sleep without one, so that I can see the stars. So I only take/put up a tarp when I think there's a chance of rain on the trip/that night. That being said, I only buy a tarp that's plenty big, 'cause if I'm going to carry one, I don't want to end up even a little wet. In for a dime, in for dollar regarding tarps. Therefore, I'd recommend getting one that will really do the job you want done well, and only carry it when needed.

here's my take on tarps...I would rather sleep without one, so that I can see the stars. So I only take/put up a tarp when I think there's a chance of rain on the trip/that night. That being said, I only buy a tarp that's plenty big, 'cause if I'm going to carry one, I don't want to end up even a little wet. In for a dime, in for dollar regarding tarps. Therefore, I'd recommend getting one that will really do the job you want done well, and only carry it when needed.

I'd say there is a pretty good chance of encountering rain on an AT thru

Very possible to say completely dry under the Micro or Standard, especially in a Nano 7. If you are trying to go as light as possible, I would go with the Micro, the difference in coverage between the 2 seems minimal, so might as well save the weight.

But a CF tarp is hard to beat. I'd definitely save the $ for that for a thru.

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